Storage

An unlikely leader emerges in Europe's race to install grid-scale battery storage

Other European nations may look to emulate Italy's support programme for battery energy storage systems as the first MACSE auction approaches.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is keen on nuclear energy and believes Italy could provide a Mediterranean gas hub, but her ambitions for renewables remain largely intact
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is keen on nuclear energy and believes Italy could provide a Mediterranean gas hub, but her ambitions for renewables remain largely intactPhoto: European Union
Senior Correspondent
Published 26 August 2025, 07:06Updated 26 August 2025, 08:09
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